These 100% acrylic, smooth, thick colors are offered in a large assortment of unique pure pigments. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners or dyes added. They render excellent permanency and lightfastness. Each color is formulated differently depending on the nature of the pigment. Colors that tolerate higher pigment loads dry to a more opaque, matte finish. Colors that are more reactive and do not accept high pigment loading dry to a glossy finish and tend to be more transparent.

Bound in a beautiful linen book cloth cover, these journals offer watercolorists a practical option for travel painting. Each book includes 30 sheets (60 pages) of a soft white, 200 gsm acid-free paper with a cold press finish that is the same on each side of the sheet. They have a durable elastic closure and a clear envelope on the inside back cover.

Economical, acid-free sketch books that are ideal for sketching, drawing, writing and other dry media. Each hard-bound book contains 110 sheets of 65 lb. bright white paper and has traditional binding. The double wire spiral-bound books have 80 sheets each that are micro-perforated for easy removal.

This paper is made with 100% wind power – a pollution free, renewable energy resource – perfect for the environmentally conscientious consumer. It is natural white, 140lb. cold press paper that is suitable for all wet media techniques using watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Acid-free with good wash and lifting properties, it is ideal for artists mastering watercolor techniques and for accomplished artists. The pads have 15 wire-bound sheets.

Large diameter pastel pencils with very fine, smooth colored leads that are strong and easily blendable. Work well on a wide range of papers. The abrasives in the pencils provide excellent toning and stumping qualities.

Various materials for pastel drawing are contained in these sets. Each features mixed pastel materials and selected accessories secured in a vivid attractive tin with a removable lid. The design of these kits makes them convenient to bring along anywhere. The 12 piece set includes six pastel blocks, five pastel pencils and a water-soluble sketching HB. The same contents are contained in the 24 piece set with an additional two pastel blocks, eight pastel pencils, a kneaded putty eraser and a pastel pencil sharpener. The 38 pieces set includes the same materials as the 24 piece set plus six pastel blocks, five pastel pencils, a paper stump, a plastic eraser and a sandpaper block.

The Vision Elite’s airplane safe technology will take the pressure out of flying. It features a stainless steel tip with carbide ball and free ink device that smoothly delivers fade-proof, waterproof ink.

Combining gel ink technology and comfortable convenience, the Gel RT pens have a rubber contour grip that provides comfort and control. They are refillable, and have auto-retractable tips to protect pockets.

Photo Services

Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own.

Photography Information

Nowadays just about anyone can take a good quality photographs with a digital camera. Or take a few hundred pictures and the chances are few will be good, and even one or two outstanding.

Here are a few tips, tricks and techniques on how to make art print poster ready photographs and print ready digital files. Don’t get overwhelmed, there is a lot of information here, but a lot of it is just intuitive. Well, a bit of patience will always help.

First thing – Photo Size

If you taking a digital photo of you family or friend the largest size you would print is usually 5 by 7 inches, maybe 8 by 10 at the most. Even small size digital photographs (2MB or less) are ‘good enough’ to create a decent print. But if you want to create prints that are 16 by 20, 20 by 24 inches or larger you need more pixels (in pixels 20 by 24 inches photo is actually about 40 times larger than 3 by 4 inches photo assuming they have the same resolution).

Art Information

Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art. Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes. Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more.

Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough. Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added. Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture. Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists.

Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper. Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper. Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable. Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets. The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.